The coal banks of Río Turbio are the only area in the country where this mineral is extracted. Its inhabitants are marked by mining, the motor of local economy. However, the limits imposed by climate change and the responsibility of coal in that process question exploitation. The situation of the miners of Río Turbio invites us to consider an energetic transition that is not only environmentally sustainable but also fair for everyone.
5th Finca / Energy Horizons
E – Transición y soberanía / Capítulo 6 / Río Turbio
E – Transition and Sovereignty / Chapter 6 / Río Turbio
Argentina / 2019 / 6’50” / Documental
Language: Spanish
Thematic: Climate Change and Renewable Energies
Section: Energy Horizons
Director: Vacabonsai Colectivo Audiovisual
Contact: vacabonsai@gmail.com
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